Microwave Terms - GE JES1656 Owner's Manual

Microwave terms.
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Definition
Arcing
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Arcing is the microwave term tot sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
fi)il that is not molded to fi)od (upturned edges act like
_lntenn_ls).
metal such as twist,ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
rec)cled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering Coxers hold in moisture, allow tor more exen heating and reduce
cooking time. \._nting plastic wlap or co_ering with wax paper
allo_:s excess steam to escape.
Shielding In a regular oxen, }ou shield chicken 1)feasts or 1)aked toods to
prexent oxetq)rowning. When microwming, }ou use small strips
of toil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on
poultry, which would cook 1)etore larger parts.
Standing 77me When you cook with regular oxens, toods such as roasts or cakes
are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is
especiall} important in microwme cooking. Note that a
microwmed cake is not placed on a cooling l_ack.
Venting After coxering a dish with plastic wlap, }ou vent the plastic wlap 1)?
turning
back
one corner so excess steam C_lll escape.
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